Vivek Ramaswamy Gets a Boost in Governor Campaign with Major Endorsement [WATCH]

The Ohio Republican Party officially endorsed Vivek Ramaswamy for governor on Friday, choosing the former presidential candidate over sitting Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost in the party’s first formal endorsement ahead of the 2026 gubernatorial election.

The endorsement was made following a vote by the Ohio Republican State Central Committee, according to a report from The Hill.

INTRODUCING: Ohio’s Endorsed Candidate for Governor.@VivekGRamaswamy | @ohiogop pic.twitter.com/GcEdyCdhAK

— Ohio Republican Party (@ohiogop) May 9, 2025

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The decision signals a shift within the state party, which opted to back Ramaswamy, a first-time political candidate in 2024, over the more established Yost.

Ramaswamy, a biotech entrepreneur and native of Cincinnati, ran for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024 before suspending his campaign and endorsing former President Donald Trump.

Since then, he has remained active in conservative circles and has signaled strong alignment with the Trump-aligned populist wing of the party.

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Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., voiced support for Ramaswamy earlier in the week and urged members of the state party to back his candidacy.

On Wednesday, Trump Jr. posted on X: “I’ve gotten to know Vivek well over the past few years. He’s a fighter, a patriot, and exactly the kind of bold, unapologetic America First conservative we need to lead Ohio back to greatness.”

Trump Jr. added, “He isn’t afraid to take on the radical left, but at the same time he’s one of our very best in being able to talk to the other side and persuade Americans about conservative principles.”

Dear Members of the Ohio Republican State Central Committee: I’m asking for you to stand with my father and endorse Vivek Ramaswamy for Governor of Ohio.

You were the FIRST state party in the nation to endorse my father in the last election cycle. We will never forget your…

— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) May 8, 2025

Ramaswamy’s endorsement by the Ohio Republican Party gives him a significant advantage heading into the state’s Republican primary.

The endorsement unlocks access to state party resources, organizational backing, and fundraising support.

It also reflects ongoing momentum within the party toward candidates closely aligned with President Trump’s policy platform.

Attorney General Dave Yost, who has served in statewide office since 2019 and previously held the position of Ohio State Auditor, has not yet commented publicly on the endorsement.

Yost had been expected to be a top contender for the GOP nomination and has played a prominent role in legal challenges related to election integrity and federal government overreach.

The endorsement vote took place during the party’s scheduled meeting of the central committee, which consists of members elected from across Ohio’s congressional districts.

The committee’s decision followed reported lobbying by several national conservative figures in support of Ramaswamy.

No official date has been set for the 2026 Ohio gubernatorial primary, but several candidates are expected to enter the race to succeed current Governor Mike DeWine, who is term-limited and will leave office at the conclusion of his second term.

The Ohio governor’s race is expected to draw national attention given the state’s role in recent presidential elections and the growing influence of populist conservatism within the state GOP.

With Ramaswamy’s endorsement secured, he enters the primary field with a key institutional advantage and backing from figures closely tied to the Trump political movement.

Further details on campaign announcements and endorsements from other candidates are expected in the coming months as the primary field takes shape.

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